Qualities of Leadership – Confidence and Courage

A Leader has Confidence and Courage

Confidence is contagious. It's also rare. Especially in large organizations where things become paralyzed in decision making because there are so many layers and levels of approval - it's refreshing for someone to step out of bounds once in awhile.

A leader is the first to believe in his/her abilities. If they have doubts, those around them are sure to see it in their actions, in their words and in their demeanor. Having confidence and courage doesn't mean an employee or manager has to swing in on a chandelier, sword drawn, and scarf waving in the wind. Sometimes it's in what they don't do. They can say "no" when unreasonable requests are made of them or their team. By trying to appease everyone a leader knows they can lose the confidence of others. They may not conform to "the way we've always done things." In fact, a leader has to be secure enough in his/her convictions to advocate new directions even if the short-term response is rejection or ridicule…. for more click on leadership skills

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